Discover The Western Balkans from Dubrovnik New 2012
| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Routing: | Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo – Banja Luka – Zagreb – Ljubljana – Postojna – Opatija – Otočac – Plitvice – Zadar – Split – Dubrovnik |
Tour Includes:•Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport at start & end of tour |
Sightseeing Tours Included:•Dubrovnik |
Entrance Fees To:•Dubrovnik |
Hotels (or similar):•Dubrovnik: Tirena (3*) |
| Per Person NZ$ Tour Code: 2012-EL2DBV | Twin Share | Single |
| May 13, 27 Jun 10, 24 Sep 23 Oct 07 | 1,440 | 1,919 |
| Jul 15 Aug 19 Sep 09 | 1,513 | 2,015 |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1, Sunday: Dubrovnik
Transfer from Dubrovnik airport, harbour or hotel in Dubrovnik to the tour hotel. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik area. (D)
Day 2, Monday: Dubrovnik – Mostar – Sarajevo
Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the traveller from the south gets the first glimpse of the continent beyond. Orientation walk with your tour leader in Mostar and free time for lunch. Depart to one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe, Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There will be a City tour on arrival. It is the place where the Western & Eastern Roman Empire split; where the people of the Eastern Orthodox east, the Ottoman south and the Roman Catholic West met, lived and warred. It has been an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration. Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo area. (B, D)
Day 3, Tuesday: Sarajevo – Banja Luka – Zagreb
Morning departure to Banja Luka, the largest city in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city lies on the Vrbas River and is well known in the countries of the Former Yugoslavia for its numerous tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens, and parks. Free time for lunch. Afternoon departure towards Zagreb; upon arrival sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, during which you will have the opportunity to see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s church with its multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and the University. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb area. (B, D)
Day 4, Wednesday: Zagreb – Ljubljana
Morning at leisure. Afternoon departure to Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will have a guided tour of the most significant sights of its old centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana area. (B, D)
Day 5, Thursday: Ljubljana – Postojna – Opatijia – Otočac
Morning departure to Postojna, followed by a visit of the Postojna cave. This 20-km long karst cave system with its web of underground passages, galleries and chambers is the largest cave of the “classic karst” and the most visited show cave in Europe. The journey continues towards Opatija, the jewel of the northern Adriatic where you will have time for a nice walk on the famous Opatija promenade. Continuation to the Otočac, Plitvice Lakes area. Dinner and overnight in Otočac area. (B, D)
Day 6, Friday: Otočac – Plitvice – Zadar – Split
Morning departure to Plitvice National Park, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour of the 16 crystal – blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades with magnificent views on the waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure towards Zadar, where upon arrival we’ll be taking you for a guided walking tour through the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, passing by the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St Donatus as well as St Anastasia church. Departure to Split. Dinner and overnight in Split area. (B, D)
Day 7, Saturday: Split – Dubrovnik
After breakfast, a guided city tour of Split will uncover the secrets of the UNESCO protected Diocletian’s Palace with its charming little streets, the Peristyle Jupiter’s Temple and Cathedral. Afternoon departure to Dubrovnik driving along the newly built Dalmatina highway through the Dalmatian hinterland. Upon arrival, city tour of Dubrovnik, the UNESCO protected pearl of the Adriatic, with a visit of its Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)
Day 8, Sunday: Dubrovnik
Transfer on the day of the tour to Dubrovnik airport, port or hotel. (B)
